那可是我备着交工商局罚款的
“That was set aside to pay the fine.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Today, I spent nearly 2,000 on you kids.”
那可是 我 备着 交工商局罚款的
“That was set aside to pay the fine.”
这下好了 屁都没了
“Now, it's all gone.”
“I'm in deep trouble now; that money was earmarked to keep my business out of legal trouble.”
Self-employed individuals and small vendors in China often face frequent scrutiny and fines from regulatory bodies, making emergency cash reserves crucial.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
kept in reserve; set aside for
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to describe money, supplies, or solutions prepared in advance for emergencies.
Administration for Industry and Commerce
Refers to the Chinese government agency responsible for market regulation and commercial licensing.
Affirms a factual state and reinforces the speaker's certainty about the earmarked purpose.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I also paid the fine from the authority.”
“Why would they fine me?”
“it won't be as simple as paying a fine.”
“What will happen if I don't pay the fine?”
“Otherwise, I'll file a complaint against you at the municipal bureau.”
“The police have already fined us. What more do you want?”